SG Heritage Dictionary

Magnanimous [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Great of mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; brave; disinterested; as a magnanimous prince or general.

2. Dictated by magnanimity; exhibiting nobleness of soul; liberal and honorable; not selfish.

3. There is an indissoluble union between a magnanimous policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity.

Magnanimous [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Great of mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; raised above what is low, mean, or ungenerous; of lofty and courageous spirit; as, a magnanimous character; a magnanimous conqueror.

2. Dictated by or exhibiting nobleness of soul; honorable; noble; not selfish.

Magnanimously [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

With greatness of mind; bravely; with dignity and elevation of sentiment.

Magnanimously [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

In a magnanimous manner; with greatness of mind.